I have to admit, when someone first said velvet tablecloth, my immediate response was a bit of a side-eye. Whuttt? VELVET TABLECLOTH? It conjured up images of Christmas, or maybe a medieval themed wedding. But then I did an image search, and I quickly realized that velvet, in the right colors, can look absolutely fabulous. It has a rich, deep texture that adds a layer of complexity to a tablescape.